Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
This residency is based in a Teaching Health Center. We focus strongly on the care of rural and underserved populations. We emphasize outpatient family medicine, while also meeting ACGME requirements for inpatient training. In addition to listed salary, AccessHealth Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program provides a signing bonus, annual retention bonuses, incentive bonuses, and a monthly housing allowance. Inquire for contractual amounts and a benefit summary.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2304120C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
36
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Part-time Paid Physicians
14
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
1
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
50
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1205500571
Beeper or Home Call
0
6
6
Program Director
First Name
Kimberly
Last Name
Ballard
Degrees
DO
Address
AccessHealth
Family Medicine Pgm
101 Bill Baker Way
Beckley, WV 25801
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.157621 37.782471)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Bethany
Last Name
Wimmer
Address
AccessHealth
Family Medicine Pgm
101 Bill Baker Way
Beckley, WV 25801
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.157621 37.782471)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
13.80
% IMG
0.00
% DO
86.10
% Female
44.40
% Male
55.50
Total Physician
16
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $45,000 | 15 | |
| Year 2 | $50,000 | 15 | |
| Year 3 | $55,000 | 20 |
Total Positions
12
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.accesshealthwv.com/education/family-medicine-residency-program/employment/